Torben Ulrich, Father of Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Renowned Tennis Pro, Dies at 95

The multifaceted Danish icon, known for his contributions to tennis, music, and journalism, passed away leaving a legacy of diverse accomplishments.

Torben Ulrich, father of Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, has died at the age of 95.
Torben Ulrich was a professional tennis player, jazz musician, filmmaker, poet, and journalist.
He is remembered for his contributions to tennis, having played over 100 Davis Cup matches and winning the Stuttgart Open tournament in 1953.
In 2021, at the age of 92, he released a jazz album titled 'Oakland moments: cello, voice, reuniting (rejoicing)' with Lori Goldston.
He was known among Metallica fans for his candid critique of the band's work, famously advising his son to 'delete' a song during the writing sessions for the 2003 album 'St. Anger'.